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OpenHAB 5.0: The Home Automation Revolution Is Here

After a two-year wait, the most beloved open-source home automation ecosystem among enthusiasts is back with unprecedented strength. openHAB 5.0 isn't just an update, but a true revolution that rewrites the rules of the game, introducing features that make the smart home even more powerful, open, and intuitive.

If you're a home automation enthusiast, get ready to discover all the new features that will make you fall in love with this new version.

Some of these include:

1. Matter: Interoperability Defined

The most anticipated new feature is undoubtedly native support for Matter, the new unified connectivity standard. This means that openHAB 5.0 is finally ready to speak the same language as devices and platforms from different brands, such as Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa.

But there's more: openHAB's new Matter Bridge lets you make your legacy devices (e.g., Zigbee or Z-Wave) visible to other Matter ecosystems.

Essentially, openHAB becomes a "universal translator" that extends the compatibility of your smart home to an unprecedented level.

2. Python Add-on and YAML Configuration: Goodbye to Complicated

For those who love to tinker with code, openHAB 5.0 offers tools that greatly simplify their lives:

New Python Add-on: Rewritten from scratch, it makes writing scripts more fluid and intuitive, with easier access to all entities and rules.

YAML Configuration: Forget the old DSL format. Now you can define your "Things" and "Items" with the modern and clear YAML syntax, making configuration tidier and more readable. The user interface even lets you generate YAML code automatically!

3. New iOS App: Home Automation at Your Fingertips

The smartphone user experience has also taken a leap forward, especially for Apple users. The new iOS app has been completely rewritten to better integrate with the Apple ecosystem and offers features that transform everyday use:

iOS Widgets and Shortcuts: Control your devices directly from the Home screen or with voice commands via Siri.

Apple Watch Support: Manage your home directly from your wrist.

Kiosk Mode: Turn an iPad or iPhone into a true wall control panel, locking the app in the foreground and providing instant access to home automation for the whole family.

What do you think of these new features? Are you ready to install openHAB 5.0?

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